Community and Industry Research and Projects

Community and Industry Research & Projects (CIRPs) allow students to engage in research that occurs primarily in workplaces or directly with a community partner as part of their academic requirements. These can include Consulting Projects, Design Projects, and Community Based Research Projects. CIRPs very often include a collaboration between an academic course and a community partner. The goal is to provide students with a real-world approach to their course material, bringing to life the course concepts through industry collaboration.  

Applied Research

Applied and community-based research allows students to integrate their skills and experience into practical research that helps to drive innovation within our local business community. Any course with an active advisory group or relationship with local business can develop an applied research project. 

Riipen logo

Riipen – The # 1 Work-Based Learning platform for educators, learners, and employers